1948 Hamilton Watch Company advertisement illustrated by famed Montenegrin artist Gracia Josef ”Ray” Prohaska. A prolific artist and teacher, Mr. Prohaska was ranked among the most influential advertising artists of the 20th century. In 1972, he was inducted in the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame.

Exotic SVW Calendar Girl Samah Yaseen makes this ’20s platinum and diamond cocktail watch even more irresistible. Photo by Rossie Newson Makeup by Lucrecia Suarez Special thanks to Jeff “El Jefe” Hartzog of the Cuban Club in Ybor City and Christine Cowart